Doctoral training represents a major pillar of the Laboratory “Morocco and the Mediterranean Countries: Civilizational, Political and Cultural History,” reflecting its commitment to advancing scientific research and supervising emerging scholars.

In coordination with doctoral training structures at Chouaïb Doukkali University, the laboratory hosts and supports doctoral candidates throughout all stages of their research, from project design to thesis defense.

Doctoral theses conducted within the laboratory focus on areas such as:

• Moroccan history across historical periods.
• Archaeological research.
• Tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
• Mediterranean relations.
• Morocco–Africa relations.
• Historical source editing and analysis.

The laboratory provides a structured academic environment including:

• Individual supervision.
• Regular research monitoring.
• Scientific seminars.
• Integration into research projects.
• Support for conference participation.

Doctoral candidates also benefit from complementary training programs:

• Methodological workshops.
• Academic writing training.
• Scientific publishing preparation.
• Fieldwork and research missions.